Aimed at giving continuous supply and maintaining the extraordinary quality all year long, Zespri™ has plantations in both hemispheres, mainly concentrated in Europe and New Zealand. In all of them it implements a twelve-step quality control system to ensure that consumers can enjoy their kiwis throughout the entire year and, therefore, strengthening its position as an international reference brand in the sector.
Two decades on, the purpose behind this programme continues to be strong and active. Maintaining the brand as a leader based on this commitment, with Zespri Global Supply as the key to sustainable growth following the company’s goals.
In this commitment, Zespri™ seeks to ensure a sustainable future, from its crops and packaging centres to its markets, with goals based on 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging for 2025; a positive carbon footprint for 2035; an adaptation plan for its production based on climate change and promotion of healthier lifestyles.
Zespri Global Supply in detail
The Zespri Global Supply System is structured around three pillars: cultivation, storage and transport. Therefore, special attention is placed on the growing of their kiwis in selected natural plantations, treated with fertilisers made using reused organic material and responsible water control. The care taken in the harvest, just at the right moment and the conservation of the fruit are key points in the development of the process. Finally, the Zespri™ kiwis are transported using codes for exhaustive monitoring and tracking.
All of this ensures that, in spite of the fact that the kiwi is a highly demanding fruit, it can be developed and moved all over the planet with unbeatable flavour and excellence. This system is essential to be able to reach an excellent product with documented guarantee and to inspiring confidence in consumers. All the farmers from the company must comply with a Good Agricultural Practices System (GAP) that protects the crops, the people and the environment.
